Enjoy unlimited access to all forum features for FREE! Optional upgrade available for extra perks.

Scotland?

Discussion in 'General Board' started by boxerdog, Jul 10, 2011.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. boxerdog

    boxerdog Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2007
    Posts:
    5,409
    Likes Received:
    140
    Can anyone recommend a nice place to stay in Scotland? we are looking to go for a week in October. Must be close to a loch and have stunning surroundings. 2 adults and 2 kids.

    Cheers.
     
  2. Domain Forum

    Acorn Domains Elite Member

    Joined:
    1999
    Messages:
    Many
    Likes Received:
    Lots
    IWA Meetup
     
  3. MCNM United Arab Emirates

    MCNM Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2007
    Posts:
    1,320
    Likes Received:
    3
  4. The Ferryman United Kingdom

    The Ferryman Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2006
    Posts:
    508
    Likes Received:
    15
    The Isle of Harris, strikingly beautiful.

    or most of Shetland.

    Recommended.

    Bruce
     
  5. cc976a United Kingdom

    cc976a Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2007
    Posts:
    1,908
    Likes Received:
    10
    For me it has to be near Inverness. It's on the door step to Loch Ness with a ton of B&Bs with stunning views.

    I hired a cottage for a couple of days about 10 miles from Inverness. It was practically in the middle of nowhere - it was so dark if you stepped outside on a moonless night you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

    Very relaxing and tranquil trip
     
  6. The Ferryman United Kingdom

    The Ferryman Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2006
    Posts:
    508
    Likes Received:
    15
    I was in Inverness yesterday doing a "quick" job which took three hours, absolutely pissed down, soaked to the skin in the five minutes it took to get back to the car!

    Never try to park in Inverness, they detest visitors, they have hit squads who pile out of a minibus to issue parking tickets. Everywhere is marked as loading bays, but don't dare unload there, they will still book you. Pay and display in Morrisons car park is best.

    Traffic is a nightmare, though, Inverness is best avoided, one of the most unwelcoming places in Scotland.

    Regards

    Bruce
     
  7. retired_member16

    retired_member16 Banned

    Joined:
    Apr 2005
    Posts:
    3,577
    Likes Received:
    45
    Tip - Dont stay in one place, you will get bored to tears, unless you like walking and stuff.

    We fly to Glasgow, picked up a hire car and drove here to "The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel" spent the next couple of days driving over the top or Lomond, down to Stirling (dont ever bother with Edinburgh castle, do Stirling instead) and then ended up in Edinburgh.

    Great 5 days that.
     
  8. boxerdog

    boxerdog Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2007
    Posts:
    5,409
    Likes Received:
    140
    thanks chaps for the info, all lovely looking places.
    I`v just got off the phone to a friend who goes every year to Linnhe lochside holidays, its on loch Eli near Corpach. close to Ben Nevis apparently.
    We like long walks so fingers crossed this should be nice (better be the wife's just booked it)

    Thanks for the tips :D
     
  9. The Ferryman United Kingdom

    The Ferryman Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2006
    Posts:
    508
    Likes Received:
    15
    It is lovely all round that area, climb Ben Nevis, or take the gondola up Aonach Mor. It rains a lot in Fort William, not heavy, just a constant light drizzle (because it is surrounded by mountains), so take waterproofs and you will need something to keep the midges at bay.

    Have a great time.

    Bruce
     
  10. dougs United Kingdom

    dougs Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2005
    Posts:
    1,347
    Likes Received:
    82
    forestholidays.co.uk

    Met the MD on Friday and he said the Scottish one in Argyle is modern and sunning

    Doug
     
  11. boxerdog

    boxerdog Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2007
    Posts:
    5,409
    Likes Received:
    140
    Thanks Bruce, it does look stunning.
    I cant wait for the 8 hour drive with a travel sick son :rolleyes:
     
  12. Brassneck United Kingdom

    Brassneck Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2005
    Posts:
    3,092
    Likes Received:
    31
    If you have never driven up there then the A82 along Loch Lomond and then trhrough Glencoe is amazing.

    I've done about 50 munros over the last 10 years so happy to recommend one or two family friendly ones if you are keen. Just back from 4 days walking up there.

    Fort William is my least favourite town - has a bit of a wild west feel to it. But as long as you don't intend to be in the pub on a weekend evening you'll have a great time.

    Stephen.
     
  13. The Ferryman United Kingdom

    The Ferryman Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2006
    Posts:
    508
    Likes Received:
    15
    Send him up on the train!

    If you like runs in the car, go up to Spean Bridge, then over to Newtonmore and Kingussie (where some of the Monarch of the Glen filming was done), it is just beautiful that road.

    Bruce
     
  14. cm1975 United Kingdom

    cm1975 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2007
    Posts:
    3,523
    Likes Received:
    16
    Funnily enough when I read the original post, the Lodge on the Loch was my first thought. Not terribly far from the airport for any travel sick kids and not terribly far from civilisation for those rainy days in October.

    Having just come back from a week in Fife with 3 kids, it's important to have things to do when the weather is not so good .... and that was July!
     
  15. Lovekraft United Kingdom

    Lovekraft Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2010
    Posts:
    1,742
    Likes Received:
    102
    Have to recommend a trip to Isle of Arran, very scenic and has many a lovely long walk. I see your booked now but i definitely recommend it for a future visit. I've been 4 times over the years and still keep wanting to go back.
     
  16. Pred United Kingdom

    Pred Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2006
    Posts:
    7,145
    Likes Received:
    71
    yes.
    the mediterranean :D
     
  17. boxerdog

    boxerdog Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2007
    Posts:
    5,409
    Likes Received:
    140
    Might be a problem with that as I don't fly :D

    @Brassneck yes any info on some "easy" munros would be nice, cheers.
     
  18. Brassneck United Kingdom

    Brassneck Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2005
    Posts:
    3,092
    Likes Received:
    31
    This site is brilliant - http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/

    There are various filters you can use to choose an area, difficulty, length etc..

    Stephen.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.